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Field Service Engineer I – Healthcare Technology
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2573782
Date Posted: 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Des Moines, IA
Category: Medical, Healthcare
Salary: $27 - $30

Job Description

The Field Service Engineer I installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates advanced medical equipment used in hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare facilities throughout the assigned territory. This highly customer-facing role supports preventative maintenance, equipment upgrades, software installations, and emergency service while ensuring equipment operates safely and reliably.
This position is ideal for mechanically inclined technicians with backgrounds in military technical fields, industrial maintenance, electronics, biomedical equipment, manufacturing, or mechanical repair who enjoy solving technical problems, traveling, and building long-term customer relationships.


Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Associate degree, military technical training, or trade school certification preferred.
  • One of the following:
    • 2-4 years of field service, industrial maintenance, electronics, mechanical repair, biomedical equipment, military technical, or similar technical experience.
    • Associate degree or technical certification with at least one year of hands-on technical experience (internships and apprenticeships considered).
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, service documentation, and equipment procedures.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to operate personal or rental vehicles.
  • Proof of automobile liability insurance.
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory (up to 100%).


Requirements:

  • Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain specialized medical equipment at customer sites.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, Field Modification Instructions (FMIs), equipment upgrades, recalls, and warranty repairs.
  • Complete equipment calibration, testing, and performance verification to manufacturer specifications.
  • Install software updates and firmware revisions on Maternal Infant Care equipment, including fetal monitors and Giraffe OmniBeds.
  • Document service activities, repairs, parts usage, and customer interactions using ServiceMax.
  • Travel throughout the assigned territory to complete scheduled service calls.
  • Provide professional technical support while developing strong customer relationships.
  • Safely utilize diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and manufacturer service procedures.
  • Coordinate with dispatch and technical support teams to complete work orders efficiently.
  • Maintain company quality, safety, and documentation standards.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds and move equipment weighing up to 125 pounds with appropriate assistance.


Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Biomedical equipment or medical device experience.
  • Military technical backgrounds including:
    • Electronics
    • Biomedical Equipment
    • Avionics
    • Communications
    • Nuclear
    • Maintenance
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical, electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical systems.
  • Preventive maintenance and calibration experience.
  • Experience using CMMS or service management software.
  • Customer-facing field service experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a desire to learn new technologies.
  • Interest in building a long-term career in healthcare technology.





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Critical Operations Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8279657
Date Posted: 5/26/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Cedar Rapids, IA
Category: Data Centers
Salary: $0 - $38

Job Description

Schedule: 4 days on/ 3 days off then 3 days on/ 4 days off
Shift:
  • Days: 7:00am-7:00pm
  • Nights: 7:00pm-7:00am (+ shift differential)
Position Description:
The Critical Operations Technician II is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of IT, electrical, mechanical, plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. This role monitors operations and conducts a routine and ongoing assessment of the building systems, operations, and performance. This role performs tests, rounds, and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment. The role is also responsible for assisting customers on the Data Center floor both in person and via the telephone, performing customer equipment installs, managing tickets within the ticketing system, communicating and escalating alerts and customer requests to systems engineers for resolution, and completing tasks pertaining to computer hardware, software or operation systems. This role requires on-site work hours to support a 24X7X365 data center environment and is not eligible for remote and/or hybrid work.
  • Applies learning, knowledge, skills, and company policies to a wide range of tasks pertaining to IT, electrical and mechanical equipment, controls, and operating systems
  • Leads, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment; records readings and adjusts where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Provide remote hands and eyes services for customers.
  • Provide high level computer hardware and software configuration support. Install suite wall, cage material, ladder rack, fiber tray, cabinets, cabling and customer equipment based on documentation provided by provisioning documentation and established Data Center Operation procedures.
  • Installs and repairs IT, mechanical, and electrical equipment as required; assists other team members with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
  • Process work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical, building, and site infrastructure.
  • Consults with supervisor or team lead to order necessary tools and equipment as required to complete all maintenance and perform necessary work.
  • Create and/or update tickets within the established ticketing system to address customer calls, data center facility, network and/or system related alerts.
  • Operates and monitors critical and non-critical system equipment and components to ensure safe and compliant operation.
  • Responds as required to building emergencies and customer requests.
  • Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Uses the Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance. Commences & completes the maintenance along with the necessary documentation using the company's process and software.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Five or more of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency
  • Background in areas of IT, electrical, and/or mechanical
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite





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Critical Operations Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1832279
Date Posted: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Cedar Rapids, IA
Category: Data Centers
Salary: $0 - $38

Job Description

Schedule: 4 days on/ 3 days off then 3 days on/ 4 days off
Shift:
  • Days: 7:00am-7:00pm
  • Nights: 7:00pm-7:00am (+ shift differential)
Position Description:
The Critical Operations Technician II is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of IT, electrical, mechanical, plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. This role monitors operations and conducts a routine and ongoing assessment of the building systems, operations, and performance. This role performs tests, rounds, and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment. The role is also responsible for assisting customers on the Data Center floor both in person and via the telephone, performing customer equipment installs, managing tickets within the ticketing system, communicating and escalating alerts and customer requests to systems engineers for resolution, and completing tasks pertaining to computer hardware, software or operation systems. This role requires on-site work hours to support a 24X7X365 data center environment and is not eligible for remote and/or hybrid work.
  • Applies learning, knowledge, skills, and company policies to a wide range of tasks pertaining to IT, electrical and mechanical equipment, controls, and operating systems
  • Leads, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment; records readings and adjusts where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Provide remote hands and eyes services for customers.
  • Provide high level computer hardware and software configuration support. Install suite wall, cage material, ladder rack, fiber tray, cabinets, cabling and customer equipment based on documentation provided by provisioning documentation and established Data Center Operation procedures.
  • Installs and repairs IT, mechanical, and electrical equipment as required; assists other team members with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
  • Process work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical, building, and site infrastructure.
  • Consults with supervisor or team lead to order necessary tools and equipment as required to complete all maintenance and perform necessary work.
  • Create and/or update tickets within the established ticketing system to address customer calls, data center facility, network and/or system related alerts.
  • Operates and monitors critical and non-critical system equipment and components to ensure safe and compliant operation.
  • Responds as required to building emergencies and customer requests.
  • Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Uses the Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance. Commences & completes the maintenance along with the necessary documentation using the company's process and software.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Five or more of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency
  • Background in areas of IT, electrical, and/or mechanical
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite





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